Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of these Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars. A decadent treat that combines the flavors of chocolate, peanut butter, and cheesecake into one irresistible dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (plus chilling time)
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreos, crushed)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
For the Cheesecake:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Chopped peanuts and chocolate drizzle for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Crust: Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter, press into the pan to form the crust.
- Make the Cheesecake Batter: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs one at a time, mix in peanut butter, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
- Bake: Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust, bake for 35–40 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool and Chill: Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Add Topping: Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream, drizzle over bars. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts if desired.
- Serve: Slice into bars and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- For a sweeter crust, add a tablespoon of sugar to the cookie crumb base.
- Bars keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
